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Walk-up fares for business class seating on international flights are undeniably expensive -- premium seats on New York/London flights cost about $10,000. Passengers can pay lower prices by doing the same things coach-section fliers do -- booking early, watching for sales and comparing airlines.

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American Airlines softened the news that its parent company was filing for bankruptcy by announcing a slew of upgrades for passengers. A Wi-Fi-equipped fleet and planes with walk-up bars are two of the perks that could catapult American to the top of the charts. "This is a big deal, and it makes American at least competitive and at best a true leader when compared to its other U.S. competitors," this blog notes.

American Airlines still intends to modernize its fleet despite a bankruptcy filing by parent company AMR. The airline says it plans to install high-end interiors in 10 Boeing 777-300ERs for first and business class. Amenities will include lie-flat seats, mood lighting and a walk-up bar.

American Airlines said it would proceed with plans to update its fleet with Boeing 777-300ER jets, despite the bankruptcy filing of its parent company. American announced that it had chosen a posh interior for the jets, which includes a walk-up bar and mood lighting. In first and business class, the jets will also feature lie-flat seats.

IBM and Vanderlande Industries have entered into a deal with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol that will increase the facility's baggage handling capacity. Six robots, RFID tags and robot management software will move and track luggage through the airport.

A spokeswoman for Southwest Airlines says the carrier is interested in adding more flights to its Pittsburgh schedule. "We want to grow in Pittsburgh, we just don't know yet how we're going to go about it," she said.